If you‘re a parent working from home with a toddler bumbling around, or a friend looking to help out, purchasing a quiet toy to keep that toddler occupied could be the answer. A good quiet toy will keep the little one amused for hours on end, but it won‘t make a racket along the way. The good news is that there is no shortage of this kind of toy on the market, but the bad news is that choosing the right one can be a tough job.
So to help, we‘ve picked out 15 of the best quiet toys on the market. We made our list by checking out the products that real parents rated highly, because who would know better than them! Oh, and we filtered out any products with fake reviews to make sure all of the products in this list are fully approved by parents.
1Mr. Potato Head - Best Budget Option
Mr. Potato Head is a classic toy that has been revisited thanks to the popular Pixar/Disney movie Toy Story 4. Mr. Potato Head was inspired by Woody, and it comes with various pieces to allow creative play.
What we love
- Comes with 11 pieces
- Pieces can be placed onto the main toy in endless combinations
We dont like this as much
- Goes with the Mrs. Potato Head which is sold separately
2LEGO DUPLO All-in-One-Box-of-Fun Building Kit 10572 - Best Quality Option
This LEGO building kit provides various special pieces that make building different creations possible. It includes a human and dog figure, and it promotes imaginative play with the use of larger blocks that are easier for toddlers to grasp.
What we love
- Comes with 65 pieces
- Comes in a durable plastic storage container
We dont like this as much
- Could use more blocks in the container and maybe a baseboard
3Toddler Scavenger Hunt - Best Eco-Friendly Option
This scavenger hunt game is designed to help toddlers be more interactive, and it is also designed to be educational, teaching them words and meanings in a distracting game of search.
What we love
- Features remarkably vivid and fun artwork
- Comes with 20 double-sided sturdy cards with words and illustrations on them
We dont like this as much
- This game can be played outside, but it can be difficult to find all of the required items unless planted
4Magnetic Doodle Board
In the past, magnetic doodle boards allowed toddlers to draw to their heart’s content, but it was with a dull grey color. However, this board is meant to provide them with a colorful experience and still makes it easy for toddlers to improve their artistic skills.
What we love
- Board is split between four different colors
- Comes with its own magnetic pen that is attached to the board
We dont like this as much
- The erase brush can be difficult to slide at the start
5Lewo Wooden Magnetic Art Easel
This easel not only allows toddlers to practice their drawing skills, but it allows them to use magnetic easel animals and features to create a whole new world of their own.
What we love
- Top slides down to make the base a storage area for the pieces
- Comes with over 100 colorful animals with magnetic backing
We dont like this as much
- The provided dry erase markers could last longer
6Wild Republic Triceratops Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal
This stuffed animal is meant to provide toddlers with a loveable and cuddleable friend to carry around with them everywhere. It is made from high-quality material, and it is designed to look like a realistic triceratops.
What we love
- Made to be soft to the touch
- Measures a reasonable 12-inches long
We dont like this as much
- Can only be surfaced washed
7BEESTECH Elementary Jigsaw Puzzles
These jigsaw puzzles are designed with large pieces that are made from high-quality non-toxic material. Each puzzle depicts a beautifully illustrated picture surrounding four different animals.
What we love
- Each set comes with four different puzzles
- Each puzzle increases in piece number for difficulty
We dont like this as much
- The puzzle pieces come all mixed together
8Coogam Matching Eggs
With this carton of eggs, kids can learn various things like colors and shapes, and each top has a corresponding bottom that matches the shape on the other half. This gives toddlers a chance to work on logical reasoning while learning the basics. Plus, it comes with its own plastic egg carton to keep them together.
What we love
- Inside of the eggs display 6 colors and 12 shapes
- Fit together and don't fall apart when holding one side
We dont like this as much
- You can't choose which shapes are included in a carton
9Bubble Gun Blower
Bubbles are a simple but fascinating thing to most toddlers, and with this bubble gun blower, they can create more bubbles faster. To make it even cooler, it is designed to make the bubbles last longer.
What we love
- Has a new dip in nozzle for easily refilling the bubbles
- Has four nozzles that provide 4 times as many bubbles
We dont like this as much
- Extra bubble bottles have to be purchased separately
10ThinkFun Roll and Play Game
This game is designed to allow toddlers to learn to play a new game with the use of a huge plush cube. The game comes with a total of 48 game cards that make the game fun and easy to learn.
What we love
- Comes with clear and easy instructions
- Each card is beautifully illustrated
We dont like this as much
- Some of the activities can be hard to act out
11Jumbo Counting Bears Matching Game
This set of jumbo counting bears is one of the best quiet toys for toddlers because it allows them to work on various skills, like math skills and fine motor skills without the extra noise. It comes with different colored bears and stacking cups for educational fun.
What we love
- Comes with a tote for storage
- Can be used to help with math skills
We dont like this as much
- The dice included with the deluxe version can be a choking hazard
12Green Toys Tea Set
This tea set is designed to help develop fine motor skills, and each piece is made from high-quality BPA free material that is safe for toddlers. Plus, these pieces are easy to clean and can all be placed inside a dishwasher.
What we love
- Includes everything needed for a tea party
- Material is not only non-toxic but durable
We dont like this as much
- It could use some sort of storage for after the set is opened
13Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker
This wooden stacker toy is designed to help with toddlers’ fine motor skills, and it uses a variety of different shapes and colors, which can help little ones recognize and memorize them. Plus, it is designed to help improve their hand-eye coordination.
What we love
- Made from high-quality durable wood
- It comes with a total of 25 colorful pieces and base
We dont like this as much
- The base is rounded, which can make it hard to keep it from tipping over
14Honeysticks 100% Pure Beeswax Crayons
Unlike regular crayons, these are made from non-toxic all-natural beeswax, and it comes with a total of 12 different colored crayons that will allow toddlers to express their artistic skills. Plus, they are made thick to make them easier to hold with smaller hands.
What we love
- Provides some exciting colors and not just basic colors
- The beeswax is all-natural, which is entirely safe for toddlers
We dont like this as much
- Crayons are sticky so if dropped, they can attract hair and dirt
15KidKraft Bucket Top Mountain Train Set
Unlike most train sets, this one is designed to allow kids to enjoy trains and set up their track. It is made from high-durability wood, and it also comes with various accessories that allow them to build their play area.
What we love
- Comes with step-by-step assembly instructions
- Each piece is beautifully detailed
We dont like this as much
- The set could use some sort of storage container for when the train set is not being used